In a major crackdown on crime and illegal firearms, the Sambalpur Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested six hardcore criminals involved in multiple cases. Eight firearms, 22 rounds of live ammunition, one car, two motorcycles and Rs 11.20 lakh cash have been recovered from their possession.
All the six criminals were arrested following a special drive launched by four police stations.
Sambalpur SP, Mukesh Bhamoo informed that a detailed investigation is being conducted to ascertain the source of procurement of the weapons. It is suspected that the criminals were involved in smuggling of firearms after procuring them from Bihar and other parts of the country.
The criminals were also using these firearms to terrorize people and extort money as well, the SP said.
The arrested accused have been identified as -Md. Samsher, Md. Mousim, Manu Pandey, Mohit Paswan, Santosh Moharana and Md Ahmmad.